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WJ12 NVL

2012 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

115,200 mi
Last recorded115,200 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 NVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 115,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays / heat shields fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2024 115,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

under trays / heat shields fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2024 115,175 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 105,690 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 92,923 miles

offside mirror cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2022 92,921 miles

Exhaust system insecure front and rear both mountings snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside mirror cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2021 85,348 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 85,346 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 78,847 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Dec 2020 78,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2019 67,243 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 67,242 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 57,837 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 57,837 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTINGS CORRODED AWAY (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 47,546 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 38,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2016 38,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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WJ12 NVL is a 2012 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ12 NVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ12 NVL registered?

WJ12 NVL is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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